The Le Gus't 2002 Cuffy Demerara Rum Optimum Proof is a 16-year-old Guyanese rum, masterfully crafted at the renowned Diamond Distillery and bottled by the independent bottler Le Gus't. This exceptional rum, distilled from molasses using a pot still, boasts an impressive 60.4% ABV and is available in a highly limited edition of just 293 bottles, making it a true collector's item.
Aged for 10 years in the tropical climate of Guyana, this rum experienced significant "angel's share" before being transferred to a unique cask for an additional 6 years of maturation. The result is a perfectly balanced and rich rum, bottled at its optimum proof of 60.4%.
The aroma of this rum is a complex blend of tar, smoke, wood, and caramelized notes, with hints of vanilla and apricot. Its taste mirrors the aroma, featuring tar, smoke, vanilla, wood, and apricot. The texture is thick and oily, with a strong alcohol presence that gradually releases its bouquet of aromas.
On the nose, the rum presents a drier profile with more pronounced torrefied and tarry notes. The palate remains concentrated and intense, offering a pastry-like sweetness with nuances of roasted nuts, fruit, and a delicate touch of honey. The finish is long and warming, with smoky-toasted oak notes enhanced by a hint of "motor oil," contributing to the rum's unique character.
Overall, the Le Gus't 2002 Cuffy Demerara Rum Optimum Proof is a rich, complex, and unforgettable rum, commended for its balance and sweetness. It is often compared to Caroni rums, with enthusiasts referring to it as a "true pirate's treasure."
The ABV of this rum is 60.4%, making it a potent and full-bodied spirit.
Only 293 bottles of Le Gus't 2002 Cuffy Demerara Rum were released, making it a rare and highly sought-after collectible.
This rum is distilled at the Diamond Distillery in Guyana, known for producing some of the finest rums in the world.
This rum was first aged for 10 years in the tropical climate of Guyana, followed by an additional 6 years of maturation in a unique cask.
The aroma includes tar, smoke, wood, caramelized notes, vanilla, and apricot. The flavors comprise tar, smoke, vanilla, wood, and apricot, with a thick and oily texture and a long, warming finish.
Reviewers have praised Le Gus't 2002 Cuffy Demerara Rum for its intense and complex character. The rum is noted for its smoky, tarry, and oily profile, with additional notes of caramel, vanilla, apricot, and toasted wood. Enthusiasts appreciate its pastry-like sweetness, roasted nuts, and honey accents, often likening it to Caroni rums. The alcohol is well-integrated, offering a long and warming finish. Overall, it is considered a rich, balanced, and highly enjoyable rum, earning the nickname "a true pirate's treasure."
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